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I was on the verge of packing my bags for China. Guangxi Arts University extended an invitation to me to teach a 10-day intensive drawing course in December. The only hang-ups were that I had just five weeks to square up the work visa and I had to find a replacement to provide critiques for my students at Iowa State University. Alas, Erica and I decided there wasn't enough time to maximize the benefits of the opportunity this year, but I'm looking forward to the raincheck in May 2019! ​

Want distinct and original art...content? You've found it! This is the place to gain insight into my artistic vision, and you’ll also benefit from the art business content that my wife, Erica, shares.

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Have you ever wondered how some artists seem to be propelled towards success as if a wand was waved over their painting palette - while others just never quite seem to make it? I have. I’ve put myself in both extreme camps at one time or another. In reality, I know I fall in the hard-working class of artistic people who get ahead by creating boundary-pushing art with integrity. It can be a healthy yet painstaking place to reside, most of the time. You can learn more about me as an artist today - right here.

​Are you curious how an artist approaches a work of art? Well, it's different for many of us, but I'll try to share with you as honestly as I can the considerations I give before, during and after I create. If you can't wait, you can start with Splatter - HOW IT'S MADE.

Whether you're an artist, lawyer, foreman, or restaurateur, chances are you work yourself to death most days. I DO. Sometimes I feel like I can't finish the project I want to do because there's a list of things I'm obligated to complete first.

Updated 7/18/18​Since my last post about this, I wanted to share an update that my studio was able to donate 2% of sales proceeds in 2016 to benefit The Des Moines Art Center School Tours Fund. #ArtTransforms #IowaSTEAM #desmoinesartcenter #Iowapublicschools #IowaArtistFellow2016

Looking ahead, I will continue to donate at least a percentage of year-end profit from all sales to arts education for K-12 students. I'd love to learn more about your favorite arts education organization. Please share your experiences and recommendations with me in the comments.

​Brent Holland, ArtistUsing representation and abstraction, my paintings and drawings are multilayered meditations upon time, space and my sphere of existence.

Work A) I combine digital drawings, each printed on a separate sheet of clear plastic that when stacked together create a single 2.5-dimensional image. Under the surface, I layer thousands of lines and shapes. I draw lines by hand to add moments of spontaneity. All of this translates the complex spatial relationships between people, places and things familiar to me.

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​You've found it! This is the place to gain insight into the creative mind of Artist Brent Holland. You'll also benefit from the art business content we share. Want distinct and original art...content?You gotta follow us!